Category: Miscellaneous
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Rockin’ The World Cup #01 – France
Filling in a big part of Western Europe is France, a particular favorite of mine since I spent over four years in French class in high school, not to mention, the South of France is the absolute shit. Spend some time in the town of Nice if you’re ever there. France obviously has way too…
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Rockin’ The World Cup
I’ve decided to dedicate much of my future June and early July posting to the World Cup. I’ll be featuring a post throughout the World Cup Tournament for every country participating. It could be a band from the country, a song relating to soccer or even to just the country, but somehow I will post…
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Venues To Catch Before I Die
I decided there were some incredible venues in the world that I have never been able to see a show at, and would like to before I die. So I decided to make a list to which I will hold myself. The Absolute Musts: Red Rocks, Morrison, Colorado, US (Checked off the list August 2007,…
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Summer Camp Thoughts
Things To Remember For Summer Camp 2007: Beer doesn’t count as hydrating. Ice is a commodity. Bring a bigger cooler. Don’t neglect your beer, it will get warm, and that’s bad. Suntan lotion and Aloe Vera are a must. Make sure your tent is in the shade, or you’ll wake up miserable. Get more interviews…
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Summer Camp Awaits…
Well it’s finally time. The weekend that this site has been mostly devoted to for months now, and the festival that I have been waiting two years to attend, has finally arrived. I hope you all enjoyed the Summer Camp Artist Series, it will be back in 2007, guaranteed! I’ve got some great stuff awaiting…
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The Weather’s Here, Wish You Were Beautiful
The weather expected for Summer Camp this weekend:
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8 Ways GQ Wins My Heart
I was reading my freshly-delivered issue of the June GQ this afternoon when I stumbled across a wonderful little blurb on page 98. It was titled “8 Ways Bonnaroo Is Better Than Coachella,” and I love it. Here it is… “8 Ways Bonnaroo Is Better Than Coachella: How did Nashville’s Bonnaroo festival become the best…
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Summer Camp 2006 Ticket Giveaway – Official Entry
Here’s the official information on the BurningOak.com Summer Camp 2006 Ticket Giveaway, sponsored by Family Groove Company. The prize is One (1) Three-Day Pass to Summer Camp, held in Chillicothe, IL this Memorial Day Weekend. To submit an entry, email the answers to the following questions, along with your full name, email, and phone (just…
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Family Groove Company Tonight in Chicago
So I’m checking out Family Groove Company and 56 Hope Road in Chicago tonight at the Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville at 9pm. The show is that fifth out of five record release parties for Family Groove’s new album, The Charmer. Check out the album by clicking on the link above, and sign up for the…
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The Easter Bunny Came
I got an email in my inbox today. The subject header was “Nietzche Was Like Totally Right!” I’ll let you all ponder about that for a moment. In the meantime, enjoy my favorite Jesus track: Wilco – “Jesus, Etc”